Senior Project Manager (Defence)

Job description

We are hiring for Senior Project Manager (Defence)

Location: Salisbury

• Deep domain expertise delivering end-to-end digital transformation projects within government and defense contexts, strictly aligned within Defence and PDCF Level PM3 (Level 6) standards
• Proven track record of managing full lifecycle digital initiatives within strict time, cost, and quality controls, enforcing risk management, phase transitions, change control, and formal gateway assurance reviews.
• Expert in drafting, coordinating, and maintaining robust Business Cases and review notes, paired with rigorous budget tracking, forecasting, variance analysis, and commercial performance management.
• Fully compliant with Contract Management Capability Programme (CMCP) standards, managing complex supplier relationships, overseeing strategic procurement, and driving third-party delivery against hard requirements.
• Skilled in hybrid delivery models using Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and PRINCE2 alongside ITIL service management frameworks to implement digital solutions, cloud systems, and process change.
• Qualified with APM PMQ (or equivalent demonstrable digital delivery history), with familiarity in PPQ, Registered Project Professional pathways, and continuous professional development.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Salisbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-08-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English